Curriculum for Lift Fitter VG3 / in-service training at a training establishment (HEI3-01)

The main subject area covers installation of new lifts in new and existing buildings. Work shall be done according to technical specifications, installation procedures, drawings and electrotechnical diagrams. Working on lifts includes troubleshooting, operational checks and preventive maintenance. It also covers modifications to existing systems and preparing the existing lift's structure and functions so that the chosen solution for integrating the new and old technology of the electrical and mechanical functions can be updated and verified. Integrated into this is planning and control checks of a building's qualifications, coordination of work, selection of safe working methods and tools. These are based on any modifications or the distinctive properties of a system, transport of material to the installation location, assembly and adaptation of equipment to the building's design and operations system, adjustment and configuration of control mechanisms with the help of instruments and digital tools as well as later inspection and supervision of the finished installation.

With modifications, the chosen solution must be verified and special operational checks carried out on the modifications and consideration of any consequence these changes might have to the existing equipment. Integrated into this area are systematic methods for troubleshooting and operational checks with the help of instruments, error rectification and support from product information, in accordance with specifications from client contracts, maintenance programs and rules for existing lifts. Requirements to environment, health and must be satisfied during work.